DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN
The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:
Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position.
As a manager mine planning, you will be responsible for managing the strategic and operational mine planning functions to ensure the optimal extraction of manganese ore in an open-cast mining environment. This role includes short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning, ensuring the alignment of operational goals with financial and production targets. This role oversees the mine planning, survey, geology &grade control, rock engineering and the laboratory sections.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Develop and implement long-term mine plans, incorporating production, financial, and resource objectives.

• Ensure that the planning aligns with business goals, sustainable development, and legal regulations.

• Provide input for Life of Operations (Lo OP) & Medium-Term plans and reserve estimations.

• Oversee the geology and surveying departments to ensure integration of accurate resource data.

• Oversee the development of detailed short- and medium-term mine plans, including pit designs, haul road layouts, waste dump placements, and equipment allocation.

• Plan for efficient ore extraction, waste management, and rehabilitation activities.

• Adjust and optimize mine plans based on production performance and geological variations.

• Implement best practices in mine design, scheduling, and operational efficiency.

ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in mine planning, preferably in an open-cast manganese or similar mining environment;

• Proven track record in developing short, medium, and long-term mine plans;

• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Micro Station, Deswik, Mine Sight, Datamine).

• Experience in managing a team of technical specialists.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field.

• A postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 17 October 2024.